How to Make Fortune Cookies
How to Make Fortune Cookies
Homemade fortune cookies are sure to bring good luck. They’re the perfect way to celebrate Chinese New Year or have a nice meal at an Asian dinner!
We love to end our meal with fortune cookies, it’s even more fun to have your own fresh cookies and thoughtful luck! Baked cream cheese rangoons, omelets, and chicken lettuce wraps make great appetizers.
new year tradition
Our family loves Asian food, but sometimes eating out isn’t always feasible, especially when you have a family of 8!
That’s why I make homemade versions of many of our favorite Asian dishes, like orange chicken, beef with broccoli, and fried rice.
This year, to celebrate Chinese New Year, we made some of our favorite homemade Chinese meals, learned about Chinese New Year, and even made our own fortune cookies!
My family agrees, it’s a fun and delicious way to enjoy Asian food at home. I recommend giving it a try – I think you’ll love it 🙂
How to Make Fortune Cookies
Prepare. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat; prepare lucky bars.
batter. In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, beat egg whites and sugar on high speed for 2 minutes. Add melted butter, vanilla extract, almond extract and water and mix well. Add flour and cornstarch and stir until combined.
spread. Spoon the batter onto the prepared baking sheet or sipper lined sheet pan. Using the back of a spatula or spoon, spread and smooth the batter into a 3-inch circle (a 3-inch diameter is the perfect size). Only make two per batch.
bake. Bake cookies for 7-8 minutes or until edges are browned. Take them out of the oven and flip them quickly. Fold the biscuits in half to form a semicircle. Stuff the strips into the cookies. Place the half circle on the rim of the cup and quickly fold the ends together (see photo below).
Cool and repeat. Place cookies in muffin tins and let cool and hold their shape. Repeat the process for the remaining cookies.
Tips for Shaping Fortune Cookies
Getting the perfect fortune cookie shape can seem a little tricky and may take a few tries before you get it off. But don’t let that scare you, it’s actually really easy! To help go smoothly, here are some tips to consider.
- distribute them evenly It takes some practice, but basically when you spread the batter on the parchment, you want it to look evenly distributed and the same color.
- only Bake 2 cookies at a time. This will give you enough time to finish them without letting the cookies sit too long to form. Once you are satisfied with 2, you can always try 3.
- be sure Keep all tools and supplies within easy reach before you start. You’ll need a spatula to flip the cookies, put your fortune into the cookies, a mug/glass to shape, and a muffin pan to cool the cookies.
- Keep an eye on them as they bake. It only takes about 7-8 minutes or until the edges are browned. If they are overbaked, they will crack when molding.
Variations + Recipe Tips
Additional plugins:
- add a few drops food coloring to the batter to make them the color you want.
- To customize your homemade fortune cookies, you can dip the ends into melted chocolate Or drizzle some on top! Maybe pour in some sprinkles before the chocolate is completely dry.
This recipe takes trial and error to get the perfect baking time for your personal oven. Don’t worry about not baking long enough as they will be left out and should be a little firmer. avoid overbaking They, because then they will be hard to shape properly.
smallseparate eggs Crack them by hand, using suction from a water bottle or a pre-made egg separator kitchen tool.
FAQ
How to store fortune cookies? shop Store homemade fortune cookies in Ziploc bags or airtight containers for up to 3 months. They can last longer, but heat and humidity may cause a shorter shelf life. Therefore, store them in a cool, dry place.
Can you freeze it? i never tried freezing Homemade fortune cookies, but they do last a long time if stored properly on the shelf, and I don’t think it’s necessary to freeze them. Also, since they spoil from moisture, I think they get soggy when thawed.
If you want to store them for a long time, your best bet is to store them airtight in a cool, dry place.
These homemade fortune cookies taste like they came straight from your favorite Chinese restaurant, and we know you’ll love them!
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Course Appetizers, Snacks
Chinese food
Prep time 8 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total time 15 minutes
Serves 8 cookies
Calories 137 kcal
by Lil’ Luna
- 3 egg whites room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup salted or unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat; prepare lucky bars.
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In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, beat egg whites and sugar on high speed for 2 minutes. Add melted butter, vanilla, almond extract and water and mix until combined. Add flour and cornstarch and mix until combined.
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Spoon the batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Using the back of a spatula or spoon, spread the batter into a 3-inch circle. Only do two at a time!
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Bake cookies for 7-8 minutes or until edges are browned. Take them out of the oven and flip them quickly. Fold the biscuits in half to form a semicircle. Stuff the strips into the cookies. Place the half circle on the rim of the cup and quickly fold the ends together (see photo below).
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Place cookies in muffin tins and let cool and hold their shape.
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Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
*If your cookies are still soft in the middle, you can put the filled muffin tin back in the oven for a few minutes to firm them up.
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Recipe and method adapted from allrecipes.com